Discover Lebanon in its wildest form. Calm or boiling, the river
breathes. Whitewater is an outdoor sport that seduces nature oriented
people as well as seekers of the ultimate. This rafting packages take
you Al-Assi rivers (10 km). After a briefing by the raft instructors,
you will engage in a ride through breathtaking scenery. Each person will
receive a life jacket, a helmet, paddles and skirt. Remember however to
bring your tennis shoes, long sleeve shirt, a bathing suit and a towel.
You WILL get wet!
Unlike other rivers, Al-Assi offers enough
water depth all year round. This package includes an overnight and gets
you to a camp in Al-Zwaytineh village of Hermel, located at 150 km from
Beirut (2h30). It is run by professionals from various rafting clubs of
Lebanon. The ride is 7 km long; you will follow the white stream for
about 2 hours and a half and cross 3 waterfalls that will pump high your
adrenaline.
Accommodation: The hotel is 5-minutes away from the rafting side and provides comfortable rooms for groups and families.
Other than
the rafting activity, guests can enjoy visits to neighboring historical sites in Hermel.
Price includes: Accommodation, breakfast from
fresh and natural products, rafting gear, raft ride with instructor,
lunch (trout and region specialties).
Price does not include:
Transfer to the camp, insurance.
Note: children who wish to take the Rafting session must be at least 8 years old.
Trip itinerary:
Day 1
- Arrival to the camp site
- Dinner
- Fire camp (available on weekends)
Day 2
- Breakfast at 8 AM
- Rafting session (2 hours)
- Lunch